Work perfect: the day we strive for.(an interview with engineering consultant Mindy B. Smith )(Interview)

From: Industrial Engineer | Date: December 1, 2006| Author: Gaboury, Jane | Copyright information

I've been working for the Navy ergonomics program as a contractor since 2000. We provide technical support in ergonomics to Navy and Marine Corps bases. We identify ergonomic hazards in the workplace and then identify interventions or solutions to reduce the risk of injury. We also teach the Navy's ergonomics courses--we get students from all over the Department of Defense. We're trying to raise their awareness about ergonomics and also teach people in the field how to identify and...

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